Kai Lohmann- Welcome To The Lions

[Section 5]

Well i found an interview
Not much different in their age
He speaks well and gives us some background
Then Fagan's call

Fagan Calls Kai Lohmann

Hear the moment Senior Coach, Chris Fagan, called Kai Lohmann after being drafted to the Lions.

www.lions.com.au

 

[Section 5]

GWV Rebels/Vic Country | Medium Forward
5/02/2003 | 185cm | 76kg
“Kai has a great skill set to be an exciting player for the footy club –- he is extremely strong overhead for his size, has quick feet and an attacking mindset in the way he likes to play the game.’’.

 

[Section 5]

Loves surfing so should fit in with Rich & others
Good mates with Sharpie and knows Berry and McCluggage
So hopefully the go home factor is not much of an issue

 

[Section 5]

From Rookie Me Central: Power Rankings November Rank 40. October Ranking: Not Ranked

DRAFT RANGE: 25-40

STRENGTHS:

+ Speed
+ Evasion
+ Marking
+ Athleticism
+ Clean hands
+ Ground level work

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Accumulation
- Off-ball work
- Finishing

NAB LEAGUE BOYS

SEASON	TEAM	K	HB	D	M	CP	UP	T	HO	CLR	I50	R50	GL	GM	K	H	D	M	HO	T	G	DC
2021	GWV REBELS	75	63	129	42	0	0	30	0	0	28	3	5	9	8.3	7.0	14.3	4.7	0.0	3.3	0.6	63
TOTAL	-	75	63	129	42	0	0	30	0	0	28	3	5	9	8.3	7.0	14.3	4.7	0.0	3.3	0.6	63

Link to full profile

Kai Lohmann

central.rookieme.com

 

[Section 5]

A little from a foxsports article

AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan said

“He can do special things this boy, you don’t have to be a genius to notice that. He’s got a bit of Isaac Heeney

5

Isaac Heeney

Age

27

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.7

5star

M

4.9

5star

T

4.1

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

5.5

3star

M

4.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

G

1.2

5star

D

10.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.0

4star

about him – when he’s forward he’s courageous in the air, he can push up through midfield,” Sheehan said.

“He was in that group that we thought might go early tomorrow night and we all it differently.”
.......
From a SEN article

AFL Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer has singled out two Vic Country prospects as standouts from Monday’s training session, which brought the best Victorian talent together for the first time in months.
“A couple of guys like Judson Clarke and Kai Lohmann in particular were really impressive (during Monday’s session).”

The two draft prospects that shone in AFL Academy training session

"They were excellent."

www.sen.com.au

 

[Section 5]

In August 2021 Kai makes Cal Twomey's Draft Team Of The Year

Club recruiters have been watching Lohmann's progress closely and he has a knack of impacting games in a Rebels side that could have one of its most successful draft hauls for several years

link to article

Twomey's Draft Team of the Year: Falcons ball-magnet, SA mid among three changes

Check out draft guru Cal Twomey's updated Draft Team of the Year

www.afl.com.au

 

[irel]

Looks like a one man bandwagon Section 5

 

[Section 5]

Looks like a one man bandwagon Section 5

Not so much as he was a bit of a surprise pick from my thoughts as the draft unfolded last night

However i always back the recruiters as they obviously know way more than any of us

I thought with a lot of negativity on the draft thread about this pick i would try and find some positive stuff to talk about
This would have got lost on the draft thread although i have mentioned a few things there
His interview with the youngster LJ showed Kai is a well spoken lad
This bodes well for any media he may do in the future
Because of this he would have had a good interview with our recruiters which would have been important in their overall assessment of Kai

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

In addition to football ability and athleticism, both kids seem very likeable/sociable and clearly personality and fit are very high on the priority list when it comes to our recruiting. Not much point recruiting on talent alone and finding they don't gel and want to go home after two years.

 

[Section 5]

In addition to football ability and athleticism, both kids seem very likeable/sociable and clearly personality and fit are very high on the priority list when it comes to our recruiting. Not much point recruiting on talent alone and finding they don't gel and want to go home after two years.

Yes the modern AFL player need more than ability to be best 22
I imagine you need a bit of smarts to correctly follow game plans.
A desire and commitment to improve on all aspects of your game
Recruiters would look for leadership qualities even if not all end up in leadership groups
Other qualities so you can get the best out of yourself and fit into the team as a whole

 

[BuntonRules]

Just chuffed to have you on our side, Kai. Write your own history.

 

[Zhesty]

Sounds like a great lad with high upside. Excited to have him on board.

 

[McIvor]

Loves surfing so should fit in with Rich & others
Good mates with Sharpie and knows Berry and McCluggage
So hopefully the go home factor is not much of an issue

Y doesn't Wilmott get his own thread?

 

[Section 5]

Y doesn't Wilmott get his own thread?

Nothing stopping you from doing one
I started this one because of all the melts last night when Kai was selected at 20

 

[LongLion]

Y doesn't Wilmott get his own thread?

Over to you

 

[luthor]

Nothing stopping you from doing one
I started this one because of all the melts last night when Kai was selected at 20

The premature melters shot from the hip, seemingly because of the "never heard of him so he no good" principle.

Looks like this fella really does have a lot of talent AND quite a few runs on the board.

 

[a mayes ing]

The fact that he was in the team of the year bodes well. Lot of good, high profile names in there

 

[Section 5]

The fact that he was in the team of the year bodes well. Lot of good, high profile names in there

Just on that team of the year i posted an image of
This Cal Twomey team does change around a bit depending on how these guys performed during certain times of the year
This particular one was dated August 20 2021.
So, from that team Birt, Dib, & Becker have so far not made it to an AFL list
Just thought i would clarify that point

 

[briztoon]

Just on that team of the year i posted an image of
This Cal Twomey team does change around a bit depending on how these guys performed during certain times of the year
This particular one was dated August 20 2021.
So, from that team Birt, Dib, & Becker have so far not made it to an AFL list
Just thought i would clarify that point

Can you find his last one?

Also look for the NAB League team of the year.

 

[Section 5]

Can you find his last one?

Also look for the NAB League team of the year.

Here is part one

NAB LEAGUE BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR

B:
Charlie Molan (GWV) 18, 186cm, 83kg 10mt 17.7ds 4.1mk 2gl
Oscar Morrison (Gee) 18, 193cm, 86kg 10mt 13.5ds 4.8mk
Darcy Wilmot (Nor) 17, 183cm, 75kg 7mt 15.1ds 2.7mk 1gl

HB:
Sam Banks (Tas) 17, 189cm, 83kg 4mt 21.8ds 4mk 2gl
Josh Gibcus (GWV) 18, 195cm, 84kg 10mt 12.5ds 4.4mk
Josh Sinn (San) 18, 186cm, 73kg 5mt 17.6ds 3.4mk 1gl

C:
Finn Callaghan (San) 18, 189cm, 82kg 6mt 24.3ds 4.5mk 3.2tk 1gl
Nick Daicos (Oak) 18, 183cm, 72kg 5mt 35.8ds 5.8mk 3.4tk 10gl
Blake Howes (San) 18, 190cm, 79kg 7mt 15.7ds 4mk 3.1tk 7gl

HF:
Tyler Sonsie (Eas) 18, 181cm, 77kg 5mt 23ds 2.6mk 5gl
Mac Andrew (Dan) 18, 200cm, 70kg 6mt 12.7ds 2.7mk 12.7ho 2gl
Paul Curtis (Wes) 18, 183cm, 78kg 7mt 12.1ds 3.7mk 3.7tk 14gl

F:
Judson Clarke (Dan) 17, 179cm, 69kg 5mt 17.6ds 4.6mk 3.4tk 4gl
Sam Darcy (Oak) 18, 204cm, 75kg 3mt 16.0ds 6.2mk 6ho 1gl
Josh Rachele (Mur) 18, 180cm, 78kg 4mt 18.5ds 6.3mk 3.8tk 11gl

R:
Toby Conway (Gee) 18, 204cm, 90kg 6mt 13.8ds 2.8mk 27.2ho 1gl
Ben Hobbs (GWV) 18, 183cm, 80kg 6mt 25ds 2.7mk 5tk 4gl
Josh Ward (Nor, c) 18, 181cm, 79kg 5mt 25.2ds 5.2mk 4.8tk

INT:
Flynn Lakey (Cal) 19, 173cm, 70kg 9mt 23.3ds 3.9mk 6.1tk
Joel Trudgeon (Nor) 19, 185cm, 90kg 7mt 29.6ds 5.9mk 10tk 8gl
Zac Taylor (Cal) 18, 180cm, 74kg 7mt 26ds 5.9mk 4.1tk 1gl
Mitch Knevitt (Gee) 18, 193cm, 81kg 9mt 24.3ds 4.7mk 4.3tk 5gl
Josh Rentsch (GWV) 18, 197cm, 100kg 9mt 11.8ds 3.4mk 8.8ho 14gl
Corey Preston (Eas) 18, 181cm, 77kg 5mt 16ds 3.8mk 3.2tk 5gl

COACH: Paul Corrigan (Gee)

There were three players chosen from each of the Geelong Falcons, Sandringham Dragons and Northern Knights, while Dandenong Stingrays, Eastern Ranges, Oakleigh Chargers and the Cannons provided two, the Murray Bushrangers, Tassie Devils and Western Jets had one each and the Bendigo Pioneers and Gippsland Power missed out.

Knights rover Josh Ward was named captain after averaging 25.2 disposals in five NAB League games.

 

[Section 5]

Can you find his last one?

Also look for the NAB League team of the year.

Part two
This is Cals last "Draft Team Of The Year". All players made it to an AFL list
Article dated September 10th 2021. I assume they may have finished playing about that time
Still has Wilmot and Lohmann in the team

Twomey's Draft Team of the Year: Mature-age high flyer's stocks rising

Check out draft guru Cal Twomey's updated Draft Team of the Year

www.afl.com.au

 

[Dalions]

Part two
This is Cals last "Draft Team Of The Year". All players made it to an AFL list
Article dated September 10th 2021. I assume they may have finished playing about that time
Still has Wilmot and Lohmann in the team

Twomey's Draft Team of the Year: Mature-age high flyer's stocks rising

Check out draft guru Cal Twomey's updated Draft Team of the Year

www.afl.com.au

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Other than a couple of names there, it’s pretty much the top 21 in the draft.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Other than a couple of names there, it’s pretty much the top 21 in the draft.

Sheldrick the one top 20 pick not included

 

[McIvor]

Over to you

Nah, I'll just post in his roster threads , isn't that what its for or only news stuff ?

 

[dlanod]

Nah, I'll just post in his roster threads , isn't that what its for or only news stuff ?

Predominantly news stuff/scrapbooking, but we're not strict over it unless it gets too carried away.

Your response does answer your original question about why Darcy didn't get a welcome thread.